One of my best birthdays ever!
Today is my 26th birthday, only for about 32 more minutes though. And honestly, I'm a little sad that it's over, this has been one of my best birthdays ever! I have felt so loved and adored and appreciated! I've heard that I am talented, beautiful and awesome--not bad things to have said about yourself! Everyone called me today too--which was the best part; my husband, Colin (of course) was first this morning, and then Miss Claudia, Donnie, Erica, Miss Ellen, my awesome mother in law, Jerri, my brother-in-law, my Dad, SL (not me), my Uncle Bob, and of course, Miss Tessa. Well, I called her, I was worried because she hadn't called and that's not at all like her, so luckily, she's okay. It's not like I chased her down, but it's just not our style to miss big events with each other so I was going through horirble fiascos in my mind, when she finaly answered the phone, I was relieved! My mom and grandma made me an absolutely delicious dinner of steak, lobster, asparagus and rice! And that homemade pistascio cake for dessert was out of this world simply delicious! Oh my! The dinner, however, did NOT agree with me and I ended up getting really nauceous and icky; but still, it was worth it and totally delicious anyway! I love being cooked for, I especialy love it when I'm told I'm not allowed to help clean up! I love that! Okay, this isn't making me sound so great, but hey, it's my birthday--I believe everyone should be indulged on their birthdays! Today just happens to mine! I love having my birthday at this time of year now, I hated it growing up, but now I love it! I especially love it when people remember to call me and wish me nice things. I sound totally egostistical here, but I do the exact same for them on their birthdays--I just love birthdays in general--all birthdays, not just mine. I promise! Ask anyone who knows me, I make a HUGE deal out of birthdays! LOL! Anyway, my grandma and I went to Wal Mart today (nothing else to do in this town) and had so much fun! I impressed her with my ability to take things out of the cart and budget my money. It was very cool! Her and mom kind of got in a fight, but oh well, that's their crap, not mine and you know, mothers and daughters, we are endlessly complicated. Now, had it been any other day than birthday, I probably would've gotten involved and tried to mediate (I'm good at that), but I figured "you know what, they're both grown women and today's my birthday, they'll work it out. Nothing's ruining my day!" And it didn't. They made up and all is well. Being here though, with both of them, now that I'm also a grown woman and married at that--yeah, absolutely interesting. If I were writing a psychological paper on family dynamics I'd probably be getting an A! That's not to sound mean, it's just, well, entertaining to me to watch my biggest influences! Oh, another highlight of my day (sincerely) was my mom getting on the phone to wish my dad a Merry Christmas when he called me. It's still a little odd to me to see my parents so civil and friendly. They were never not civil, they just weren't always so friendly, it's really cool though, no, actually, it's freakin' awesome! I was never ever sorry they divorced, but it's nice to see my parents so nice to each other. I'm totally airing my family laundry here, but oh well. Everyone has it. My family is no more messed up than anyone else's--we're all dysfuncational and we're all fabulous! I love my family more than anything in this world, and they are without a doubt, the most important thing in the world to me. I am beyond blessed to be their daughter/grandaughter/sister/wife; my husband is my family too--duh! Anyway, seriously, today, my family AND my friends, they made me feel so loved and so blessed and pretty much like the single luckiest woman alive! It actually brings tears to my eyes when I think about it. It really does! I am truly blessed, and even though I'm having mixed emotions about going home to Vegas tomorrow (I miss Vegas and Colin, terribly; but I'm also loving seeing/being with my grandparents and completely relaxing with no schedule, chores or real responsibilities. Don't get me wrong, I love my life in Vegas, I couldn't live up here again if I tried (I'm a big city girl now), but it's been absolutely luxurious being up here. Being with my grandparents, relaxing, having no real time table or schedule. I absolutely love coming here becuase it totally makes me stop, think, rest, breathe and totally re-charge my batteries! Even though I do wish Colin was here (it was weird having a birthday without him), I am so glad I came up here. This was the best birthday gift I could have ever given myself and it's a gift that money (okay minus a $75 plane ticket, worth every penny though) cannot buy! The gift of love, and family and continuity--the gift of friends and health and knowing you matter to someone (or a lot of someones); that is the real spirit of this glorious and wonderful holiday season--that is the real spirit of Christmas! Because those are all gifts that cannot be wrapped in birthday paper or put under a Christmas Tree. I am not loved because I am perfect, I am loved because I am imperfect. Knowing you're worthy to someone, that you have speical place in their life, and their heart--that truly is the very best gift of all! And I thank God every single day that I know that--thank You, Lord, and to all of my family & friends--for helping to make my 26th birthday truly one of my best ever! For making me feel loved and adored and gracing me with forgiveness and kindness. For taking time out for me, for remembering me, for praying for me, for loving me. You are the reasons my birthay has been so grand! Life is a miracle, and even though I'm a bit sad about leaving my grandparents tomorrow, I could not be happier to be 26! Here's to a fabulously terrific, amazing, relaxing, wonderfully blessed birthday! And here's to many, many more....one day at a time! Thank You, Lord, for it all!
Happy Birthday to me,
Happy Birthday to me,
Happy Birthday Dear Sarah,
Happy Birthday to me!!!
In Light N' Birthday Love,
-Sarah Liz :)
P.S. I'm 26....that will take some getting used to saying., but I love it! I'm having the best day--thanks everyone for your kind words! I'm getting ready for dinner, putting on a nice dress! Not quite the evening gowns I used to wear as a teen on my bdays, but it'll do...besides, it really doesn't matter what I'm wearing when I'm @ Grandma's eating Lobster, Steak & Homemade (Pistascio) Birhtday Cake!
REPEAT: I'm also grateful for today because I got to see the stars in the nightime sky (you can't see 'em in Vegas, too many lights!), I got to laugh really hard with mom & grandma, I got to hear my wonderful husband sing a lovely rendition of Happy Birthday to me! (Thanks, babe, I absolutely love it when you sing!). I got to talk to my sister, Kelsey, my Dad, SL (again, not me), eat a fabulously delicious birthday cake with frosting to oh...live for! Drink plenty of fresh water, eat crispy homemade hasbrowns (thanks, mom), delicious fried eggs, and I'm in a home--a nice, warm, cozy home...I'm not freezing on the street in the cold. I have a fantastic job to return to next week, a great husband to return to tomorrow, and over all, just more blessings than I can type out right now! I am so blessed! And for the last time tonight, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ME! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! You made it, 26....and just getting started! Yay! Hip, hip horray, hip, hip, horray! It's my 26th Birthday!!! And it has most definitely been a really, really happy one! Goodnight! God Bless!
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